Yes it may be hot here in Arizona but we still have beautiful butterflies! We were inspired by Arizona Butterflies like the “Gulf Fritillary” and “Arizona Sister.” We love the sections of color and shapes in each amazing butterfly’s wing. This is a crescent shaped shawl with some sections with stockinette, some with garter, and a little bit of increasing. Its a pattern that keeps your brain interested but easy enough to be able sit and binge watch a documentary on Butterflies around the world maybe :)
Every type of butterfly is unique and this pattern is written with options for your shawl “wing” edge. You can add beads or a second color that can be solid, tonal or variegated. All will look beautiful and to add to the uniqueness of your AZ Butterfly Shawl.

Yarn: Approx. 800 yards total of Fingering Weight/#1 yarn
Shown in:
• Red gradient shawl—1 skein of Grand Canyon by Dyelicious Yarn (80% SW Merino Wool/20% Silk, 800 yards, #1/Fingering weight)

• Lilac shawl—2 skeins of Heritage Silk by Cascade Yarns (85% SW Wool/15% Silk, 437 yards per skein, #1/Fingering weight) and 102 Size 6 seed beads

• Gold shawl with multicolored border—1 skein of Sky Harbor by Dyelicious Yarn (used for body of shawl—80% SW Merino Wool/20% Silk, 650 yards, #1/Fingering Weight) & 1 skein of Tempe Silk by Dyelicious Yarn (used for border—80% SW Merino Wool/20% Silk, 430 yards, #1/Fingering weight)

Needles: US Size 4 (3.5mm) circular needles, 32-40” long
(Note: If you are a loose knitter and/or your gauge is less than 24 stitches per 4”, please consider using a smaller needle to insure you will have enough yarn to finish.)

Other Materials: Stitch Markers, Darning Needle, 102 Size 6 seed beads and a beading tool (optional)

Gauge: Approx. 24 stitches per 4” in stockinette stitch after blocking